girl's name
Jilian
JIL-ee-un (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 891
Jilian is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1982, when 44 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jilian Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 268 |
| 1990s | 159 |
| 2000s | 296 |
| 2010s | 38 |
How Popular Is Jilian?
In 2016, Jilian was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Jilian Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jilian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jilian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jilian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jilian
- English JIL-ee-un
Sibling Names for Jilian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jilian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jilian
How popular is the name Jilian?
In 2016, Jilian was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jilian a girl's or a boy's name?
Jilian is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jilian?
Jilian has 3 syllables.
When was Jilian most popular?
Jilian peaked in 1982, when 44 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.